FOR THE LOVE OF GOD DO NOT GO TO RICE WELLBEING WITH SUICIDAL THOUGHTS IF STAYING AT RICE IS A HIGH PRIORITY FOR YOU. Last semester, my roommate and best friend recommended that I go see Rice Counseling after informing them that I wanted to kill myself. I did, and I was honest about everything that was going on in my life. I had not made an attempt, but was having disturbing and intrusive thoughts that prompted me to feel suicidal. The counseling center was actually really helpful and supportive, and they did not even suggest that I should go on medical leave. I think the difference lies in the fact that I had not attempted suicide, just that it was an intrusive thought. If you have attempted suicide while at Rice, it is very likely you will be encouraged to take a leave because YOU NEED IT. Dealing with depression and hopelessness on that kind of level, where you have taken actions to try to end your life, is incredibly difficult if not impossible with the social and academic stressors at Rice. Believe me, Rice cares about your success at this university, but they care way more about you on an individual level.
Posted on: Sun, 05 Oct 2014 21:39:01 +0000
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